The professional career of Peter Brazhnikov began unexpectedly. He played basketball since childhood, but at the age of 20 he was diagnosed with chronic hip problems. The doctor strongly recommended that he stop playing sports, otherwise the young guy would be at risk of disability. Then Peter could not even imagine that his life’s work would be helping other athletes achieve the highest results.
“I couldn’t imagine life without sports, but it turned out that there was still a way out,” says Petr Brazhnikov. His brother, who worked as a rehabilitation therapist and conducted massage courses, suggested that he also try to prove himself in this area. And it turned out that the young guy has real talent. Moving forward along the chosen path, Peter decided to get a higher medical education, entered the Faculty of Medicine at Sorbonne University and, after successfully graduating, remained to live and work in France.
At the beginning of his career as a massage therapist, Petr Brazhnikov joined the Lorient football club, and then the Le Portel basketball club, where he worked for five years. He developed close relationships with many athletes. “I am not only a massage therapist, but also a motivator for the team. The guys are very tired after hard training and matches, and defeats can deprive them of the mood to fight for several days. A massage therapist helps relieve not only physical pain, but also psychological fatigue,” says Peter.
The talent and professionalism of the massage therapist was noticed, he was invited as a massage therapist to milk the athletes of the French national football team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. “A massage session lasts 40-50 minutes, I see 5-6 people a day, but there is also morning work, preparation for training. Then the players have a second training session, and in the evening they have a general massage. The work is very hard, it requires enormous stress and endurance,” says the specialist about his work schedule. It helps athletes cope with stress, relieve stress and recover after games. A massage therapist is an integral part of the team, providing its members with physical and moral support. Petr Brazhnikov is convinced that his work is extremely important for football players and also requires enormous emotional involvement.
At the 2024 Olympic Games, his work and professionalism will help the athletes of the Football team achieve high results and cope with any difficulties.
In the fall of 2024, it is planned to open a rehabilitation clinic by Peter Brazhnikov in the nearest suburb of Paris. “The idea to open my own rehabilitation center came from my grateful patient and long-time friend. I didn’t even have to take out a bank loan. The lawyer drew up a mutually beneficial agreement . My partner takes care of all organizational processes, and I recruit a team of professionals and ensure high quality medical care. I will use my wealth of experience in restoring the health of patients in a new format,” this is how Peter ended our conversation.
We wish the players of the French national team victory at the Olympics. We are confident that their health is in good hands, and the soul of the team, Peter Brazhnikov, has strength and success in his new endeavor.
